Role and Duties
Describe interview tasks, expected hours, reporting relationships, and deliverables; be specific about candidate contact, screening criteria, and any scripts or forms provided.
A written contract clarifies duties, pay, and data handling, reducing disputes over scope, misclassification, and IP ownership.
Typical users include HR teams, hiring managers, research leads and independent interviewers who need a formal engagement record.
The contract is used both for short-term project-based interviewers and for ongoing internal recruiters performing candidate screening.
Describe interview tasks, expected hours, reporting relationships, and deliverables; be specific about candidate contact, screening criteria, and any scripts or forms provided.
State payment method, rate (hourly, per-interview, or stipend), invoicing schedule, expense reimbursement rules, and any withholding or classification impacts.
Specify whether the interviewer is an employee or independent contractor and list required tax forms (W-9 for contractors, I-9 for employees) and classification rationale.
Require protection of candidate data, proprietary questions, recordings, and research results; include data handling, encryption, and permitted disclosures.
Assign ownership or license of interview transcripts, recordings, and analysis; clarify rights to reuse or repurpose outputs within the organization.
Define effective date, contract duration, notice periods, grounds for immediate termination, and post-termination confidentiality or return-of-data obligations.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or advanced ID verification |
| Routing Order | Sequential signer order with reminders |
| Template Fields | Pre-fill name, dates, and compensation fields |
| Retention | Define record retention and export formats |
Confirm platform compatibility, authentication, and file-format support before eSigning to ensure legal validity and auditability.
Execute contract before interview duties commence
Complete I-9 within 3 business days of hire (8 CFR §274a.2)
Obtain W-9 from contractors when requested
Report payments to recipients by Jan 31 each year
Start retention clocks on effective date
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |